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what material can i use for fire-proof signage?

Posted by Dave Bruce on 21 June 2005 at 12:13

I have been asked to do a small sign for an education centre, but it needs to be fireproof, what would you suggest I make it out off?

Cheers

Dave

Vince Francis replied 20 years, 3 months ago 7 Members · 8 Replies
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Dave & Rob Lowery

Member
21 June 2005 at 12:17

Suggest Di-Bond.
Lynn Normington

Member
21 June 2005 at 14:35

It depends what is meant by “fireproof” Because di bond or similar has a plastic core, I gues it will eventually burn.
Alluminium, powder coated may be a better alternative. Either way if the centre has specified fireproof, I woul check if they have a spec, and then ask the makers of the material for a spec sheet, That way if the sign self ingnites and burns the building down, you will be covered.
lynn
Martin Armitage

Member
21 June 2005 at 14:58

Most plastics supplied to the sign industry should be “self extinguishing” ie in the absence of a direct source of combustion they will self extinguish (nice to see something put it self out for a change) i think even the vinyls would do the same, but this is something your supplier would know about. Even if the substrate (aluminium) doesnt burn then then chances are the vinyl applied to it will but only under a direct source of ignition.
Guy Burt-Davies

Member
21 June 2005 at 17:05

Fireproof? I don’t think anything is really fireproof but the nearest thing you’ll get to it is a vitreous enamel sign (like those used on London Underground). The cost for a one off VE sign is going to be prohibitively expensive though.

If you call Stocksigns (in Crawley or thereabouts I think) they’ll be able to help you as they’ve recently bought the biggest VE sign manufacturer in the UK and would like to bring the product into a wider market.

Good Luck

Guy
Nicola McIntosh

Member
21 June 2005 at 19:34

hi dave 😀

ed has a contact for vandal proof and fire proof signs, just seen a sample of one today….but i will need to go get the information 😛

Nik
Nicola McIntosh

Member
23 June 2005 at 09:13

hi dave 😛

the company is called durable digns uk ltd 0871230 1322 ask for sam

nik
Dave Bruce

Member
23 June 2005 at 10:33

Thanks to all for your replies, sorted now.

Thanks

Dave
Vince Francis

Member
26 June 2005 at 03:15

quote :

Most plastics supplied to the sign industry should be “self extinguishing”

Only if it class 1 fire rated, such as a polycarb. Most plastics sold, and used in signage is not. That is because it is difficult to form and shape poolycarb.

If it is a product that requires spraying, there is a paint that can hold temps up to 600 deg. If you need the info on this i can post it monday for you.

Vince